Guyanese Whole Wheat Plait Bread

whole wheat loaf of bread on a bread board with three slices. The slice closest to the front is spread with butter. There is a white napkin with a blue triangular pattern to the right of the bread slices.

Guyanese Whole Wheat Plait Bread

Learn how to make the softest whole wheat bread with this Guyanese plait bread recipe. Made with simple ingredients, in less than 2 hours, this easy recipe will make you a baker!

Course Bread

Cuisine Guyanese

Keyword Guyanese whole wheat bread, Guyanese whole wheat plait bread, homemade whole wheat bread, How to make the softest whole wheat bread, whole wheat braided bread recipe, whole wheat bread, whole wheat ingredients in bread, whole wheat plait bread

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 45

Servings

Calories 254kcal

Author Althea Brown

Equipment

Mixing Bowls one small, one large
Loaf Pan

Ingredients

1/4 cup warm water about 110 °F
1/4 cup brown sugar divided
1 tbsp dry active yeast
1 cup whole milk warm
1/4 cup butter melted
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, yeast and water in a small bowl. Mix until sugar dissolves. Let sit until yeast ferments (about 5 minutes).
In measuring large cup or similar combine the milk, remaining sugar and melted butter. Stirring until the sugar dissolves then add the fermented yeast. Mix together well and set aside.
Next, shift together the whole wheat flour and salt in In a large mixing bowl. Then, make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk and yeast mixture. Mix until combines to form a soft dough.
Then, turn onto a floured surface and continue to knead for 5 to 10 minutes. Shape into a tight ball. Place in a grease bowl, cover with a damp paper towel and let the dough rest until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
After the dough doubles in size, separate it into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a log/strips about 12 inches long. Braid (plait) the logs/strips together. Place the braided dough into a greased loaf pan. Cover with a damp paper towel and let sit until doubles in size (about an hour)
Preheat the oven to 350 °F
Once the dough doubles, brush with a bit of water and bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 °F. When the bread is golden brown, remove from oven and immediately brush top with butter. Remove from pan and let cool completely. before slicing.

Notes

I live in dry Denver that is also 5280 feet above sea level, so bread baking is often a challenge. I brush the top of my bread with water to prevent it from getting crusty while baking. I also bake it low and slow. Most bread recipes will say bake at 375 or 400 degrees. Try this temperature first and if for some reason it doesn't work you can increase the heat.

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